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fromGothamist
8 hours ago

2 people shoved onto Upper East Side subway tracks, including 83-year-old, NYPD says

A man shoved two people, including an 83-year-old, onto subway tracks at an Upper East Side station in unprovoked attacks, leaving the elderly victim in critical condition.
New York City
fromHoodline
8 hours ago

14th Street redesign: bike lanes, plazas and public workshops

Manhattan's 14th Street busway is transitioning from temporary to permanent infrastructure with protected bike lanes, expanded plazas, and upgraded bus boarding islands to enhance transit, cycling, and pedestrian safety.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

14th Street busway redesign: NYC asks public for input on adding bike lanes, improved infrastructure | amNewYork

Manhattan's 14th Street busway will be upgraded with bike lanes, improved bus stops, and enhanced pedestrian spaces through a public comment process launching this month.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
5 hours ago

What We Know About the 'ISIS Inspired' Bombing Incident Outside Gracie Mansion

An attempted bombing occurred at a right-wing protest near Gracie Mansion in New York City on Saturday, with two suspects arrested for throwing and supplying incendiary devices.
New York City
fromPlanetizen
8 hours ago

90% of NYC Intersections Lack Audible Crossing Signals for Blind Pedestrians

New York City and other urban areas lack standardized, well-maintained accessibility infrastructure for visually impaired residents, creating safety hazards despite some progress toward ADA compliance.
New York City
fromGothamist
11 hours ago

City plans bike lanes and bigger plazas for Manhattan's 14th Street busway

Manhattan's 14th Street busway will undergo major redesign with bike lanes, improved bus stops, and expanded pedestrian space following successful traffic restrictions since 2019.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 hours ago

Mill Brook Houses Fire: Lithium Batteries Found

A lithium battery fire at a Bronx NYCHA building injured no one but prompted renewed FDNY warnings about the fire risks of improperly stored or damaged lithium-ion batteries.
New York City
fromBond Buyer
9 hours ago

MTA capital cost savings may be example for other agencies

The MTA's Construction & Development Department achieved $1.2 billion in cost savings during 2025, bringing total savings to $3 billion from 2020-2024, demonstrating cost management strategies applicable to other transit agencies nationwide.
#subway-assault
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fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Midtown subway shove attack: Maniac who pushed two men onto tracks in random assaults at large | amNewYork

Two men were randomly shoved off a Midtown subway platform by an unknown suspect, critically injuring an 83-year-old victim, with bystanders rescuing both before an incoming train arrived.
New York City
fromQNS
6 days ago

Two A train riders slashed in Ozone Park after arguing with suspect who remains at large: NYPD - QNS

A man slashed two A train riders near Rockaway Boulevard subway station on March 2, injuring a woman on her back and a man on his finger during an argument.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Midtown subway shove attack: Maniac who pushed two men onto tracks in random assaults at large | amNewYork

Two men were randomly shoved off a Midtown subway platform by an unknown suspect, critically injuring an 83-year-old victim, with bystanders rescuing both before an incoming train arrived.
New York City
fromQNS
6 days ago

Two A train riders slashed in Ozone Park after arguing with suspect who remains at large: NYPD - QNS

A man slashed two A train riders near Rockaway Boulevard subway station on March 2, injuring a woman on her back and a man on his finger during an argument.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 hours ago

Sunny Monday in New York City, Fog and Midweek Rain

New York City experiences mild, sunny weather Monday through Tuesday, followed by a strong frontal system bringing rain, possible wet snow, and significantly colder temperatures midweek with gusty winds.
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fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 hours ago

DSNY Truck Driver Hits Teenager In Brooklyn

A 14-year-old girl was struck by a New York City Department of Sanitation truck in Brooklyn early Monday morning and hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
fromGothamist
10 hours ago

Mayoral miscount results in limited edition coffee mug marking Mamdani era

Maybe a week or two we had them on sale. Once the mayor decided that he was going to honor the new historical facts that had come to light, we decided that we would honor that as well by putting the 112 mugs on sale.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

Editorial | Relief at the pump needed for New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City drivers found themselves paying, on average, 31 cents more for a gallon of gas week-over-week, according to the American Automobile Association. The gallon price as of March 6 was $3.30, up from $2.99 on Feb. 27.
New York City
#homicide
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fromCbsnews
2 days ago

14-year-old boy dead in Brooklyn shooting, NYPD searching for 3 suspect, officials say

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head during a dispute in Brooklyn, and police are searching for three masked suspects.
New York City
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

14-year-old boy dead in Brooklyn shooting, NYPD searching for 3 suspect, officials say

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head during a dispute in Brooklyn, and police are searching for three masked suspects.
fromHudson Valley Post
9 hours ago

Walgreens Testing a New Way to Fight Retail Theft in New York Stores

Walgreens has launched a new pilot program at select New York locations that will allow some employees to wear body-worn cameras while working in the store. The cameras are voluntary for employees and are intended to help improve safety for both workers and customers. The company believes the presence of body cameras could help prevent tense situations from escalating.
New York City
New York City
fromNewsmax
1 day ago

NY Police Probe Man for Throwing 'Ignited' Devices Near Anti-Muslim Protest

NYPD and FBI investigated after a man threw devices containing nuts, bolts, and screws near far-right protesters outside the mayor's home in New York City.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Cops hunt for suspect who stabbed man outside Flatiron Taco Bell

NYPD seeks a suspect who stabbed a 36-year-old man in the Flatiron District on February 17, fleeing on a bicycle after an argument escalated to violence.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Mamdani admin. to consider eliminating free parking as NYC grapples with $5.4B shortfall

New York City is considering converting free on-street parking to metered parking to help address a $5.4 billion budget gap, potentially generating up to $1.3 billion annually.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Dense Fog Slows NYC Morning Commute

Dense fog blankets New York City Sunday morning with visibility reduced to a quarter-mile or less, causing commute delays until 9:00 AM with temperatures near 51°F.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Bronx Police Seek Man After Groping Near Albany Crescent

Police seek a man who groped a 37-year-old woman on a Kingsbridge Heights sidewalk on February 17, 2026, near Albany Crescent and West 231st Street.
New York City
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Suspicious devices ignited at anti-Islam protest in New York

Two suspicious devices containing nuts, bolts, and screws with hobby fuses were ignited by counter-protesters during an anti-Islam rally outside Gracie Mansion in New York City.
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Kennedy Airport to see road closures, traffic delays due to construction until Thursday

motorists and anyone using for-hire vehicle services should plan ahead for delays or reroutes due to detours or closures of parts of the airport roadway network until Thursday. It strongly advised customers to use mass transit, such as the Long Island Rail Road, to reach Kennedy Airport during these dates.
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New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Staten Island elected officials voice disapproval for a planned homeless shelter

A 160-bed men's shelter planned for Staten Island's South Shore faces opposition from local officials and residents citing inadequate transportation access, safety concerns, and lack of community engagement.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Bronx Robbery on E. 170th St - Photos Released

A 57-year-old man was robbed of two jackets and a cellphone after being punched in the head in the Bronx on January 24, with police seeking the suspect and public assistance through Crime Stoppers.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Mamdani eyes fewer, shorter-lived NYC sidewalk sheds with new scaffolding rules

New York City is implementing new sidewalk shed regulations to limit extension to 40 feet maximum and increase enforcement against indefinite installations covering over 380 miles of streets.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Man killed by hit-run driver in Brooklyn right near where 4-year-old boy fatally struck

Two fatal hit-and-run incidents occurred within five blocks in Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood within two days, with a 4-year-old boy killed Thursday and an unidentified man killed Saturday.
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Bronx cops suspended for allegedly having sex in station house locker room - after video of steamy tryst sent to precinct

This is not just a private matter; it is a theft of public services. Every minute spent engaged in unauthorized activity is a minute where a 911 call goes unanswered or a fellow officer is left without backup. Unless the department moves for immediate termination, they are sending a clear message: in the 46th Precinct, the 'public trust' is for sale, and the 'public clock' is for play.
New York City
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Motorist Careens onto North Beach Sidewalk, Killing Pedestrian - Streetsblog San Francisco

A driver killed a pedestrian and injured a scooter rider in a North Beach collision; the vehicle was reportedly traveling in reverse at high speeds, and the driver was released with paperwork without arrest.
New York City
fromUSA TODAY
1 day ago

Suspicious devices reported near NYC mayor home; 2 people in custody

Two people were arrested after suspicious devices were discovered near Gracie Mansion during an anti-Islam demonstration on March 7.
#homicide-investigation
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Masked Trio Hunted After 14-Year-Old Shot Dead In Sunset Park

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head in Brooklyn, with police searching for three masked suspects and urging the public to provide information.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Masked Trio Hunted After 14-Year-Old Shot Dead In Sunset Park

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head in Brooklyn, with police searching for three masked suspects and urging the public to provide information.
#manhattan-bridge-collision
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

16 Injured After Manhattan Bridge Bus Crash

A bus and vehicle collided on Manhattan Bridge's lower level Friday, injuring 16 people with five hospitalized and one seriously injured.
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

14-year-old boy fatally shot in Sunset Park; no arrests reported, police say

On Friday, March 6, 2026, at about 11:48 p.m., police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at 4802 10 Avenue, within the confines of the 66 Precinct. Police said officers were told a 14-year-old male had been shot in the head. The teen was taken by private means to Maimonides Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
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fromBronx Times
3 days ago

Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlights Highbridge Gardens shed removal as city advances new scaffold rules - Bronx Times

New York City implements stricter rules requiring property owners to complete facade repairs within 180 days or face penalties, with mandatory progress reports every 90 days to reduce long-standing sidewalk sheds.
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

City to Relocate 'Front Door' of the Men's Shelter System, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

New York City will close the 30th Street Shelter in May 2024, relocating its intake operations to two East Village locations, displacing 250 residents and raising concerns about accessibility and service continuity.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

These 10 NYC parks in underserved areas will get $50M in upgrades, Mamdani says

Mayor Mamdani announces $50 million funding to reconstruct 10 underserved parks across New York City's five boroughs, benefiting over 100,000 residents.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

Mamdani 'Fully Confident' in DOT Commissioner Despite Daylighting U-Turn - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani expressed confidence in DOT Commissioner Flynn despite Flynn opposing the mayor's campaign pledge to ban parking at intersections through universal daylighting.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

Friday's Headlines: NYPD Placard Chaos Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officers illegally use parking placards to avoid enforcement, and dangerous street design in Brooklyn has caused hundreds of crashes and injuries since 2022.
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Parked rental trucks are taking over Queens streets, Long Island City businesses say

Rental trucks, particularly Ryder vehicles, are illegally parked on Long Island City streets, blocking fire hydrants, driveways, and disrupting local businesses and residents.
#nypd-arrests
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 days ago

Second Suspect Charged In Viral NYC Snowball Fight That Injured Cops

NYPD arrested a second person for throwing snowballs at police officers during a Washington Square Park snowball fight on February 23.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYPD charges 18-year-old in viral Washington Square Park snowball fight

An 18-year-old was arrested for throwing snowballs at NYPD officers during an organized snowball fight in Washington Square Park following a blizzard.
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 days ago

Second Suspect Charged In Viral NYC Snowball Fight That Injured Cops

NYPD arrested a second person for throwing snowballs at police officers during a Washington Square Park snowball fight on February 23.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYPD charges 18-year-old in viral Washington Square Park snowball fight

An 18-year-old was arrested for throwing snowballs at NYPD officers during an organized snowball fight in Washington Square Park following a blizzard.
fromBloomberglaw
3 days ago

ICE Enforcement, and Resistance, Persist in NYC Despite Shutdown

Just before sunrise in Bushwick on a recent Thursday, four volunteers from NYC ICE Watch, a volunteer-run network that monitors immigration enforcement activity across New York, gather near a parking lot where ICE vehicles have previously appeared.
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#congestion-pricing
fromFingerlakes1.com
3 days ago
New York City

Court upholds NYC congestion pricing | Fingerlakes1.com

A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to shut down New York City's congestion pricing program, allowing the MTA to continue charging vehicles in Manhattan's busiest areas.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Editorial | Keep congestion pricing running, unless and until New Yorkers say otherwise | amNewYork

Federal Judge Lewis Liman ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in attempting to terminate Manhattan's congestion pricing program, which was properly authorized through state legislation and federal approval.
New York City
fromFingerlakes1.com
3 days ago

Court upholds NYC congestion pricing | Fingerlakes1.com

A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to shut down New York City's congestion pricing program, allowing the MTA to continue charging vehicles in Manhattan's busiest areas.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Editorial | Keep congestion pricing running, unless and until New Yorkers say otherwise | amNewYork

Federal Judge Lewis Liman ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in attempting to terminate Manhattan's congestion pricing program, which was properly authorized through state legislation and federal approval.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

HungryPanda Pressured Delivery Workers in Dangerous Blizzard, Workers Say - Streetsblog New York City

HungryPanda pressured delivery workers to make dangerous bike deliveries during a blizzard, dispatching them to closed businesses without proper compensation while ignoring distance restrictions.
#bronx-shooting
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Bronx shooting: Man gunned down inside public housing complex | amNewYork

A 27-year-old man was fatally shot in the head inside a Forest Houses apartment building in the Bronx on March 6 at 6:35 a.m., with three suspects in black clothing remaining at large.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Man shot near Bronx apartment building in broad daylight: cops | amNewYork

A 35-year-old man was shot in the torso in broad daylight in the Bronx on March 3, with the suspect still at large and the motive unknown.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Bronx shooting: Man gunned down inside public housing complex | amNewYork

A 27-year-old man was fatally shot in the head inside a Forest Houses apartment building in the Bronx on March 6 at 6:35 a.m., with three suspects in black clothing remaining at large.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Man shot near Bronx apartment building in broad daylight: cops | amNewYork

A 35-year-old man was shot in the torso in broad daylight in the Bronx on March 3, with the suspect still at large and the motive unknown.
#hit-and-run
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

4-year-old killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run ID'd as NYPD searches for driver

A 4-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn when struck by a white Ford SUV; the driver fled the scene and remains unidentified.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

4-year-old boy killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run, NYPD report

A 4-year-old child died after being struck by a Ford SUV in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn on March 5.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

4-year-old killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run ID'd as NYPD searches for driver

A 4-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn when struck by a white Ford SUV; the driver fled the scene and remains unidentified.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

4-year-old boy killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run, NYPD report

A 4-year-old child died after being struck by a Ford SUV in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn on March 5.
New York City
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Scooter Rider Reportedly Killed In Collision With Vehicle In North Beach

A vehicle reversing downhill struck an electric scooter rider at a North Beach intersection Thursday night, killing one person and injuring another.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Hochul not frustrated' by Mayor's tax the rich' push as City Hall signals optimism in Albany | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's proposal for new taxes on wealthy residents and corporations to close NYC's budget gap is gaining support among Albany lawmakers despite Governor Hochul's repeated opposition.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Locked In: Mamdani Proposes $25M For Long-Sought Secure Bike Parking - Streetsblog New York City

New York City will finally implement secure bike parking with $25 million in funding for 500 lockers across the city, adopting practices already established in major global cities.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC to close historic Bellevue homeless shelter amid violence, safety issues

New York City will close the historic Bellevue homeless shelter on E. 30th Street due to safety concerns, relocating residents to new facilities on the Lower East Side and Brooklyn starting May 1.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Green glow-up: 10 NYC parks are getting a makeover thanks to new community investment initiative

NYC allocated $50 million to upgrade 10 parks across all five boroughs with new play equipment, recreation amenities, and landscaping to benefit over 116,500 residents.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Top Mamdani deputy mayor doesn't rule out expanding metered parking to help close budget gap | amNewYork

New York City's administration is considering expanding metered and permitted parking citywide to generate revenue for closing budget gaps and funding priorities.
New York City
New York City's amended Earned Safe and Sick Time Act requires employers to provide 32 hours of unpaid safe and sick time annually, available immediately upon hire and usable for weather emergencies, childcare closures, and other specified circumstances.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces $19.5M for Bronx park upgrades as part of citywide investment | amNewYork

For many New Yorkers, the park is their backyard—a place where they can play a game of pick-up basketball, hold a picnic on the grass or kick a ball with their kids. These New Yorkers know the difference between a park in disarray and a park that city government has invested in.
New York City
New York City
fromChalkbeat
4 days ago

Kamar Samuels announces 11-member cabinet, keeps 6 holdovers in NYC schools shakeup

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced his cabinet, retaining six members from the previous administration while appointing new deputies, including Danielle Giunta as first deputy overseeing academics and district leadership.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYCHA Chair Jamie Rubin tapped to lead Regional Plan Association, a major civic advocacy group | amNewYork

Our work at RPA ultimately impacts how people live: how they get to work, find a home, and feel secure about the future of their communities. Jamie understands that deeply. His leadership and commitment to public service will strengthen our ability to move bold ideas into action.
New York City
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Outgoing Social Services Commissioner Wants City To Stay 'Proactive'

Homelessness and social service crises require integrated approaches rather than siloed solutions, as demonstrated through interconnected challenges in shelter provision, migration response, and vulnerable population support.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Mamdani Deputy Mayor On Charging For Street Parking: 'It's Not a No' - Streetsblog New York City

The city is considering charging fees for currently free on-street parking to generate revenue and improve streetscape, potentially raising $1.3 billion annually from metering one-quarter of free spaces.
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
5 days ago

These Are The Worst 'Super Speeders' In NYC, New Report Finds

New York City's top 10 reckless drivers received over 200 speeding tickets each in 2024, with the worst driver accumulating 259 tickets and over $60,000 in fines while remaining licensed.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

The Daily Dirt: Mamdani shows signs of weakness

Mayor Mamdani faces political challenges from a property tax proposal and an expensive affordable housing plan in Sunnyside that alienated local Queens leaders.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

Lawmaker Pushes FDNY To Get On Board With Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

A Brooklyn council member demands the Fire Department accelerate reviews of protected bike lane projects to support the mayor's street safety agenda and prevent opposition from undermining cycling infrastructure.
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Washington Heights is Being Gentrified. Here's How Mayor Mamdani Can Help.

Washington Heights faces severe gentrification and displacement as rising costs and institutional expansion by universities like Columbia threaten the long-established Latin and African American community's ability to remain in their neighborhood.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Under oath, Mayor Mamdani's DOT chief declines to commit to bus and bike lane mandates

NYC Transportation Commissioner Flynn avoided committing to the 2019 streets master plan mandate requiring 30 miles of annual bus lanes and 50 miles of protected bike lanes, despite Mayor Mamdani's campaign promise to revive the law.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Renters Pack the First 'Ripoff' Hearing in Downtown Brooklyn

New York City held its first Rental Ripoff Hearing to collect tenant complaints about housing conditions and landlord practices, with four additional borough hearings planned through April to inform city housing policy recommendations.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC Parks ignored in Mamdani's city budget as New Yorkers long for outdoor space: report

NYC Parks' recreation budget has declined from 31% in the mid-1960s to 5% today, leaving communities without adequate facilities, staffing, and programming despite rising demand.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Big Game Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration failed to meet legally required bus and bike lane mile benchmarks under the 2019 Streets Master Plan, falling significantly short on both protected bike lanes and protected bus lanes.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Warmer weather is coming to NYC, with highs possibly reaching the 60s

New York City will experience rain and clouds through the week, with sunshine and 60-degree temperatures returning Sunday and continuing into early next week.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Brooklyn Antisemitic Robbery on N Train Sought by NYPD

A man punched a 54-year-old rider on an N train, removed his yarmulke, and made antisemitic remarks in a hate-fueled robbery at Atlantic Avenue station on March 2.
New York City
fromNewsday
5 days ago

Police seek 2 suspects after a sleeping man is set on fire near New York's Penn Station

Police search for two suspects after a 37-year-old man was set on fire while sleeping near Penn Station in Manhattan on Monday evening.
fromAudacy
5 days ago

Man beaten and robbed of yarmulke in anti-Jewish attack on Brooklyn subway train: police

A man walked up and pummeled his face while making anti-Jewish statements, according to police. He then stole his yarmulke off his head and fled on a Manhattan-bound N train.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Second suspect arrested for pelting NYPD officers with snowballs in Washington Square Park | amNewYork

The viral snowball-throwing incident unfolded on the afternoon of Feb. 23, when cops from the 6th Precinct were pelted with a flurry of snowballs by a horde of young people as they attempted to break up the large gathering in Washington Square Park. Authorities say the snowballs were laced with ice and caused injuries to officers who were sent to Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Higher authority: Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Reverend A.R. Bernard sworn in as new NYPD Co-Chief Chaplains | amNewYork

Former Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Reverend A.R. Bernard were sworn in as NYPD Co-Chief Chaplains to provide spiritual support to police officers.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Reverend A.R. Bernard sworn in as NYPD co-chief chaplains

Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Reverend A.R. Bernard were sworn in as NYPD co-chief chaplains, replacing longtime Chief Chaplain Alvin Kass who served 60 years.
New York City
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Con Ed offering reimbursement to Brooklyn residents who lost power after February storm

Con Edison offers reimbursement to Brooklyn residents without power for over 48 hours during February's winter storm for spoiled food and medicine.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

The Grande Dame of the Epstein Files

Peggy Siegal, a prominent Hollywood publicist, received an unsettling phone call from Jeffrey Epstein around 2006-2007 in which he asked her something she describes as the worst possible request.
New York City
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | Mamdani admin admits 7 other New Yorkers died indoors from cold - as grim tally reaches 29

New York City's administration confirmed 29 cold-related deaths during a January-February cold snap, with 14 occurring indoors and 15 outdoors from hypothermia, after initially withholding complete information from the public.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Free childcare for two thousand two-year-olds coming to priority neighborhoods this fall | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches first phase of 2K program providing free full-day child care to 2,000 toddlers in high-need neighborhoods across Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens starting fall.
New York City
fromFortune
6 days ago

AI that you can get behind: Syracuse claims snow complaints have dropped 30% since it partnered with the right GPS tech firm | Fortune

Syracuse and other U.S. cities reduce snow removal complaints by 30% through GPS tracking, video monitoring, and AI integration into snowplow operations.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Mamdani's utopian Bronx building: Truth or fiction?

Mayor Mamdani's narrative about 1520 Sedgwick Avenue as a housing affordability success story contains significant inaccuracies regarding tenant control and landlord intentions.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Bronx subway slashing: Female suspect sought for attacking woman on the 4 line | amNewYork

NYPD seeks a female suspect for a box cutter slashing at a Bronx subway station on February 3, amid an 18.6% increase in transit crimes compared to the previous year.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
6 days ago

NYPD increases security at Jewish sites across NYC amid Iran conflict

The NYPD deployed enhanced security measures at Jewish cultural sites and neighborhoods during Purim following recent Iran-related airstrikes, though no credible threats exist.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Mamdani administration says 7 more people died inside NYC homes due to cold exposure

A cold snap in New York City from late January to early February resulted in 29 deaths, with 14 occurring inside private residences and 15 outside, raising questions about preparedness for vulnerable populations.
fromNBC New York
6 days ago

Mamdani, Hochul reveal 1st four NYC communities to get free 2-K seats this fall

In January, Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an ambitious plan to bring free child care to 2-year-olds across the five boroughs. On Tuesday, they announced a "monumental moment of progress" in that endeavor: The first four communities that will receive 2-K seats this fall.
New York City
fromThe Christian Science Monitor
1 week ago

Exposing the roots of vigilantism that persist today

Both books are deeply researched, providing detailed accounts of the circumstances leading up to the violence, the shootings themselves, and their aftermath. They paint similar pictures of Goetz, a loner who, in Williams' words, was long "frustrated by what he regarded as the city's failures to fight crime and mess." Both authors report that at a 1980 meeting of his building's tenants' association, Goetz shocked his neighbors by using racial epithets to blame Blacks and Hispanics for New York's problems.
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fromWSOC TV
6 days ago

Small towns around Charlotte face worst commutes, data shows

York, South Carolina has the most difficult commute in the Charlotte metropolitan area, with 14.5% of workers commuting over one hour and travel times increasing by more than 6 minutes over five years.
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